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B8 DMX

1987 Bentley Eight

Red Petrol 6750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,374 mi
Last recorded91,374 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Bentley Eight88,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 DMX
MakeBentley
ModelEight
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,750cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 91,374 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 90,818 miles

Front subframe mount supports damaged

Little reserve travel on parking brake

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake only just passed

Fail 28 May 2024 90,817 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front subframe mount supports damaged

Little reserve travel on parking brake

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake only just passed

Pass 2 Jun 2023 90,236 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 90,035 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 89,085 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 88,818 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 88,130 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 88,129 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 87,346 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 86,769 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 86,769 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened cup (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2016 88,180 miles

handbrake lever needs adjustment

Fail 11 May 2016 88,180 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

handbrake lever needs adjustment

Pass 15 May 2015 85,850 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 85,562 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 85,277 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damp around steering rack

Pass 9 Dec 2011 83,337 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 83,299 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 79,537 miles

Nearside front suspension strut has slight lift in lower joint

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 77,532 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 75,094 miles

How Reliable is the Bentley Eight?

Based on 7,125 MOT tests across 539 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
539
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 540
parking brake recording little or no effort 277
Brake pipe excessively corroded 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 99
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 93
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B8 DMX is a 1987 Bentley Eight in Red with a 6,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1987 Bentley Eight models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 88,368 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Bentley Eight fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B8 DMX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bentley Eight typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 39 years old, this Bentley Eight is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B8 DMX registered?

B8 DMX is a 1987 Bentley Eight, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is B8 DMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 DMX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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